A 9-day Exploration of Denmark, Sweden, and Finland

1. Day 1: Copenhagen
   From Kastrup Airport to Nyhavn (25 minutes, 7 miles)

   Explore the colorful Nyhavn waterfront, visit the historic Rosenborg Castle, and indulge in New Nordic cuisine at Noma.

2. Day 2: Malmö
   From Copenhagen to Malmö (35 minutes by train)

   Walk along the cobbled streets of the charming Gamla Väster neighborhood, snap photos of the Turning Torso, and visit the Malmö Castle.

3. Day 3: Lund and Helsingborg
   From Malmö to Lund (11 minutes by train), and Lund to Helsingborg (45 minutes by train)

   Stroll through the medieval-inspired streets of Lund, visit the impressive Lund Cathedral and Kulturen open-air museum before heading to Helsingborg to see the tower of the 16th-century castle.

4. Day 4: Stockholm
   From Helsingborg to Stockholm (5 hours by train)

   Immerse yourself in Sweden's capital city by exploring the winding streets of Gamla Stan, visiting the ABBA Museum, and enjoying panoramic views from the Fotografiska gallery.

5. Day 5: Uppsala and Sigtuna
   From Stockholm to Uppsala (40 minutes by train), and Uppsala to Sigtuna (35 minutes by bus)

   Visit the imposing Uppsala Cathedral, the Linnaeus Garden, and the ancient burial mounds before wandering through the best-preserved medieval town of Sigtuna.

6. Day 6: Helsinki
   From Stockholm to Helsinki (18 hours by ferry)

   Discover the Finnish capital's landmarks, such as the Temppeliaukio Church, the Sibelius Monument, and Suomenlinna fortress on the islands right off Helsinki.

7. Day 7: Porvoo and Kotka
   From Helsinki to Porvoo (1 hour by bus), and Porvoo to Kotka (2 hours by bus)

   Enjoy the slower pace of Porvoo, with its charming Old Town, cobbled lanes, and river walks before proceeding to experience the rugged beauty of Kotka's archipelago and visit the Maritime Museum.

8. Day 8: Tampere and Turku
   From Kotka to Tampere (3.5 hours by bus), and Tampere to Turku (2 hours by train)

   Start with Tampere’s Vapriikki museum or Spy Museum before heading to Turku, where the striking Turku Castle, the ancient Turku Cathedral, and the fascinating Forum Marinum are just waiting to be discovered.

9. Day 9: Helsinki
   From Turku to Helsinki (2 hours by train)

   Take a ferry out to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress island of Suomenlinna and end this adventure with a tasty taste test of Finnish dishes such as karjalanpiirakka, saaristolaisleipä, and kalakukko.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Noma Restaurant (3 hours, $$$$)
• Turning Torso (1 hour, Free)
• Lund Cathedral (1 hour, $)
• ABBA Museum (2 hours, $$)
• Suomenlinna Fortress (3 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: $$$$

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the lively city of Göteborg in Sweden or the lakeside town of Tampere in Finland. Alternatively, shorten your trip and focus only on Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Helsinki.